Richwoods Senior Receives Special Graduation

Published 06/16 2014 11:23PM

Updated 06/16 2014 11:36PM

PEORIA – District 150 school board took an unusual, but special break Monday to honor one senior student. Richwoods High seniorKeith King Jr.missed his graduation in order to compete in the state track and field tournament. Monday, the board held a special ceremony just for him. He wore his cap and gown, and now, he has a diploma. King, a student athlete, lettered nine times in three different sports. King will attend Augustana College on a full scholarship in the fall.

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